Support Worker

Nightingale Hammerson; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive care organization in Birmingham is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist a gentleman with learning disabilities and epilepsy. Responsibilities include personal care, promoting independence, and engaging in various activities. The role offers £12.31 per hour with additional payment for sleep-in shifts, alongside career development opportunities and an inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

30 days annual leave pro rata

Paid training and career development

Referral bonus of £200

Bike to Work scheme

Discounts on meals and gym memberships

Qualifications

• Full UK Manual Driving Licence is essential.
• Routine-driven and calm under pressure.
• Attentive and observant with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support with daily living activities.
• Promote independence and encourage new activities.
• Manage health needs, including administering medication.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Confident communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Comfort with swimming

Job description

Join Our Team as a Support Worker in Birmingham (B17)
Location: Birmingham, B17 ( Just a 5min Drive From Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham)
Pay Rate: £12.31 per hour + £50 per sleep-in shift
Position: Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
Requirements: Full UK Manual Driving Licence (Essential)

Overview

Are you calm under pressure, confident in your communication, and passionate about making a real difference? We’re looking for a dedicated Male Support Worker to join our team in B17, supporting a fantastic gentleman in his 30s with learning disabilities, autism, and epilepsy.

Who Will You Be Supporting?

You’ll be supporting one gentleman who lives with autism, a learning disability, and epilepsy (currently experiencing well-managed absence seizures). He is full of personality, has a great sense of humour, and enjoys a structured, routine-driven lifestyle. His family is very involved—his mum regularly calls, and his dad helps with the garden and car.

He enjoys:

• Walks to the shop, feeding ducks, and relaxing in the park
• Caverny meals out and sensory room sessions
• Trying new things like swimming, cinema trips, and even the safari park
• Laughing and joking with his team—he thrives on positive, consistent support

What Will You Be Doing?

This is a 2:1 support role at all times, with long day shifts and sleep-ins. You’ll be:

• Providing Personal Care: Supporting with all aspects of daily living
• Promoting Independence: Encouraging him to try new activities and build confidence
• Supporting Communication: Understanding and responding to expressions, gestures, and behaviours
• Managing Health Needs: Administering medication and monitoring for seizure activity
• Engaging in Activities: From sensory play to community outings, you’ll help him enjoy life to the fullest
• Being Present & Proactive: Spotting changes in behaviour, following routines, and being ready to adapt

Shift Patterns

• Long Days: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
• Sleep-In Shifts: 10:00 PM – 7:00 AM (Paid to sleep)

Rotas are provided in advance to support a healthy work-life balance.

What Are We Looking For?

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Routine-Driven & Calm: Able to follow clear instructions and maintain structure
• Attentive & Observant: Alert to changes in behaviour and confident in managing them
• Encouraging & Supportive: Willing to try new things and help him explore new interests
• Confident Communicator: Speaks clearly and calmly, with strong verbal skills
• Team-Oriented: Works well with others and is confident to raise concerns when needed
• Comfortable in Water: Must be happy to support swimming activities

Positive Behaviour Support training is provided, and you’ll be supported every step of the way.

Why Choose Dimensions?

• Award-Winning Workplace: Recognised as one of the UK’s best workplaces in the ‘super large’ category by the Great Place to Work Institute seven years in a row.
• Generous Leave: 30 days annual leave pro rata with the option to buy and sell leave.
• Career Development: Paid training and opportunities to further develop your career through funded accredited courses.
• Well-Being Focus: Comprehensive well-being strategy and staff listening network.
• Values-Driven: We put people with learning disabilities and their families at the heart of everything we do.
• Referral Bonus: Receive a £200 bonus if you refer a friend and they’re successfully employed.
• Additional Perks: Bike to Work scheme, discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, and gym memberships.

Other Important Information

• Immediate Reviews: Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews will continue until positions are filled.
• Equality Commitment: Gender is considered a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 where mentioned. In this context, "gender" refers to the sex legally assigned to an individual.
• DBS Disclosure: An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be covered by Dimensions.
• Inclusive Workforce: We welcome applications from everyone with the right to work in the UK and value diversity in our workforce.
• Disability Confident: We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
• BSL Support: British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos are available for all of our recruitment communications.

Ready to make a real difference? Apply now and join a team that values you and the incredible work you do!

Salary / Benefits: £12.31 Per Hour + £50 per sleep-in shift